11 Easy Ways To Keep Your Boxer Dog Healthy

Many people search daily for information on Boxers. And one of the most searched items is how to keep a Boxer dog healthy.

Here's 11 quick tips to help you keep your Boxer dog hopping for years to come.

1. Feed him a balanced diet. This is vital to a healthy, hearty Boxer dog.

2. Give an occasional yogurt treat. Boxers love yogurt, and it's very good for their digestive system.

3. Ask your vet about giving Boxers calcium tablets as they are prone to having some problems later on in life.

4. Keep him warm and comfortable so his immune system can remain strong.

5. Keep your Boxer dog out of extreme weather elements of cold and heat. Boxers are shorthaired and sensitive to these extreme elements and thus must be kept a housedog. His shortened muzzle also makes hot and humid weather uncomfortable for him.

6. Give Boxers lots of exercise and regularly run and romp with them.

7. Remember that he is a big and strong breed and requires physical outlets for his boundless energy and high play/prey drive.

8. Walk them three times a day or have play sessions. Provide plenty of space for them to bounce around. You want to keep their spirit up and not break it or they won’t be the dogs you fall in love with in the first place. Healthy and happy Boxers are a joy to live with.

9. Make a breeder your friend. They're an invaluable source for information.

10. Keep in touch with the breeder who sold you the Boxer. The breeder can advise you about care and health matters that are unique to the breed. Any Boxer breeder, for that matter, can be an incredible ally to you throughout your Boxer's life.

11. And finally, guard your Boxer from fleas. They will annoy your Boxer to no end.

Fleas mostly live and multiply in your home. The comfortable living - central heating, double-glazing and, best of all, the fitted carpet - we create for ourselves and our Boxers also work best for the fleas. If you find black specks in the fur or fleabite marks on the skin, your Boxer most likely has a flea problem.

There are many over-the-counter remedies you can purchase to control fleas. I've also heard of owners giving their Boxer garlic daily to prevent fleas. Try several and see which one works best for your Boxer.

There's a lot more information on Boxers out there--just a quick search will get you what you want to know in seconds. But in the meantime, follow these simple guidelines and you'll have a happy healthy Boxer that will provide many years of enjoyment.